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Michal Sawka Rare & Collectable
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A Clockwork Orange Anthony Burgess Wm. Heinemann
Science Fiction
Fiction
Satire
Politics
Dystopian Fiction
1970
Hardcover
USD$754

Description

London: Heinemann, 1970. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Octavo. First edition, second impression. Original purple cloth binding with a gilt title on the spine. The wrapper features a design by Barry Trengrove and remains in very good condition, showing only minor wear along the edges. The top edges of the book show slight foxing. This second printing is notably scarce, published eight years after the initial release. This copy is in very good condition, clean and free from any inscriptions or marks. "A Clockwork Orange" explores deeply controversial themes such as free will, the nature of evil, and the ethics of state-controlled rehabilitation. It challenges readers to ponder questions about morality, social control, and the consequences of our choices..

About A Clockwork Orange

A Clockwork Orange is a dystopian novel by English writer Anthony Burgess, published in 1962. It is set in a near-future society that has a youth subculture of extreme violence. The teenage protagonist, Alex, narrates his violent exploits and his experiences with state authorities intent on reforming him.

Identifying the First Edition of A Clockwork Orange

To determine if a copy of 'A Clockwork Orange' is a first edition, one should look for: the publisher Heinemann; a publication date of 1962; the absence of later edition statements or printings on the copyright page; and specific cover art or dust jackets, depending on the issuance format.